John Cregan (Limerick West, Fianna Fail)
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Question 200: To ask the Minister for Education and Science the position regarding a school building for a school (details supplied) in Dublin 11; if it has been purchased or acquired by the State or her Department; if the timescale for such can be outlined; the position regarding the future uses and security of tenure for other users; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [18348/07]

Mary Hanafin (Dún Laoghaire, Fianna Fail)
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The Department is currently in negotiation around the possibility of acquiring the building to which the Deputy refers. This process is complex involving as it does suitability assessment, valuations, price negotiations and attendant legal formalities. The Department is keenly aware that the issues concerned are commercially sensitive and that it is not a foregone conclusion that the building can or will be acquired.

It would be remiss of it to make any firm plans for the building or to create unrealistic expectations until it is absolutely clear that the acquisition can be made. In the circumstances, the Department will be in contact with the proposed users of the building at the appropriate time.